Lawbasic
A witness who is served with a witness summons to attend a Magistrates' Court is entitled to be tendered a reasonable sum to cover their travel expenses.
Answer
True
Explanation
The material states that a witness summoned in a Magistrates’ Court is entitled to be paid money or travelling expenses. This is associated with the attendance procedure described for that court. **Key takeaway:** The attendance process includes an expense entitlement in the notes. **Glossary:** Witness summons: a process used in a Magistrates’ Court to compel a witness’s attendance.
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